Re: Ipod Touch and a secure wireless network at home

I've heard that MAC address filtering isn't fool proof either. In fact,
it easy to defeat with available tools.
I would recommend enabling encryption using a very strong password (i.e.
not in dictionary, as long as possible, special characters, upper and
lower) on the Wi-Fi with WPA/WPA2 with AES.
And if you want, limit your DHCP range to one address.
If you need more security than that, you probably shouldn't be using
Wi-Fi for that application.
Also, you can change the password frequently.

Eric Fong wrote:
> Hi all, and apologies for cross-posting this:
>
> I just bought an iPod Touch and set up a wireless router in my house
> (yes, just for it, but it wasn't expensive [$15]). My question
> is: Is it possible to secure the connection to only allow the Touch
> to connect and no one else in the area? I know you can do it with
> laptops and desktops by allowing access only by MAC address, but
> since I don't think the Touch has that ability, I could only allow
> the ip address 192.168.1.101 to have access. That doesn't sound so
> secure since I thought anybody with a wireless card could get in
> before I could turn my Touch on.
>
> Just wondering. Thanks.
>
> eric
>
>
> Eric Fong
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